Micronesia's Mysterious Nan Madol

Micronesia's Mysterious Nan Madol

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Other, Social Studies, History

4th Grade - University

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The video explores the ancient city of Nan Madol in Micronesia, built on a coral reef and often linked to lost continents like Lemuria and Mew. It delves into the city's construction, history, and the mysteries surrounding its megalithic structures. Theories about lost continents and their cultural significance are discussed, including scientific and occult perspectives. The video also examines the influence of figures like James Churchwood and Helena Blavatsky on the popularization of these theories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the location of Nan Madol?

It is situated in a forest.

It is built on a mountain.

It is located in a desert.

It is constructed on a coral reef.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the builders of the majority of the megalithic structures in Nan Madol?

The Romans

The Swordelers

The Mayans

The Egyptians

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main mysteries about the construction of Nan Madol?

The use of advanced technology

The presence of ancient scripts

The method of transporting heavy stones

The use of gold in its structures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to local legend, how were the stones of Nan Madol transported?

By horses

By magic

By flying carpets

By elephants

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are Lemuria and Mew believed to be?

Ancient cities in Europe

Lost continents beneath the Pacific

Fictional places in literature

Modern-day countries

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which scientist proposed the existence of a land bridge to explain the distribution of lemurs?

Isaac Newton

Ernst Heinrich Haeckel

Charles Darwin

Albert Einstein

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Theosophical Society's interest in Lemuria?

As a trade partner

As a scientific research site

As a military ally

As a spiritual homeland

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